I would think soft toys would need a good wash tbh. As a smoker this is not a problem I've had to deal with before as I only smoke in my back garden. I have a friend who smokes in the house and you can definitely tell the difference on the kids clothes etc and she only smokes in one room.I don't know if it's neurotic or not but I think I would want to wash them first.Will the giver be there when they are opened?